# Washington University in St Louis: Systems Engineering (bachelor's)

St. Louis, MO. IPEDS 179867, CIP 14.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis/majors/systems-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $83,874
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $119,297 (U.S. median for this major: $114,815 across 11 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $20,000)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,482

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $119,297 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,716 | $7,018 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $1,928 | $7,886 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,578 | $22,814 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,603 | $51,546 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $42,170 | $172,475 | 2.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Systems Engineering at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | $119,297 | $20,500 | $21,786 | 94% |

## Careers
- Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112): median wage $102,230 St. Louis, MO-IL, $99,290 MO, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $162,660 St. Louis, MO-IL, $157,800 MO, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $122,310 St. Louis, MO-IL, $110,570 MO, $139,500 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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